Travelling from London to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Kita Kyushu is nine hours ahead of London. Kitakyushu Airport is located in Kita Kyushu, which runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to KKJ.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're hoping to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Haneda Airport (HND) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to KKJ.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Kitakyushu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to KKJ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Kitakyushu Airport flight:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Get off your flight from London to Kitakyushu Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option that's not too far from KKJ, stay at Toyoko Inn Kitakyushu Airport.
Pick up a Kitakyushu Airport rental car and discover Kita Kyushu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, バジェットレンタカー and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your London to Kitakyushu Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The street address for KKJ is 6 Kuto Kitamachi, Kokuraminami Ward.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Rs112,972 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Kitakyushu Airport. Return flights start at Rs265,104. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to KKJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Kitakyushu Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ). Plan your visit to Kita Kyushu in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your London to KKJ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Kita Kyushu, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Kitakyushu Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 10ºC.
More about Kita Kyushu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kita Kyushu right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Kitakyushu Airport:
Your visit to Kita Kyushu won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Itsukushima Shrine, Kokura Castle and Nikko Shrine.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Kita Kyushu, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel about 145 kilometres north-east to Hiroshima to check off its leading sights. From Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south of Kita Kyushu, Kumamoto is another favourite stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kumamoto Castle, Sakura Park and Sakura Park.
